- Friday, 20 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Ministry of Culture decorates 47 personalities with awards
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation on Thursday decorated 47 personalities with awards of various categories. At a programme organised on Thursday, Minister f
Last-minute Watkins winner sends England into Euros final
Substitute Ollie Watkins scored a stoppage-time winner to send England deservedly through to their second successive European Championship final on Wednesday as they finally turned on the style to beat Netherlands 2-1 on a memorable night in Dortmund.
Cape Town hit by storms with 4,500 people displaced by floods
The South African city of Cape Town and surrounding areas were hit by more storms Thursday that ripped roofs off houses and caused widespread flooding, forcing at least 4,500 people out of their homes and damaging at least 15,000 structures, authorities said. The devastating weather began a week ago.
Sizzling heat wave in parts of southern and central Europe prompts alerts
Weather alerts, forest fires, melting pavement in cities: A sizzling heat wave has sent temperatures in parts of central and southern Europe soaring toward 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in some places. From Italy to Romania
Monsoon rains claim 88 lives, displace 3,462 families so far
Floods, landslides and other natural disasters triggered by heavy rains have claimed 88 lives and injured 106 people since the onset of the monsoon on June 10 this year. According monsoon disaster update made by the Nepal Police Headquarters on Thursday evening, of the total deaths, one died in the Kathmandu Valley, 19 in Koshi Province, four in Madhes, five in Bagmati, 25 in Gandaki, 23 in Lumbini, four in Karnali and seven in Sudurpashchim Province.
PM Prachanda seeking confidence vote today
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is seeking a vote of confidence for the fifth time in the House of Representatives on Friday. Appointed to the top executive post on December 25, 2022, Prime
Labour Promises Reforms In UK
This year is euphemistically known as the year of elections. From Bangladesh to Mexico, India, Indonesia to the US, democratic elections are on cards. In the elections held in the United Kingdom (UK) on July 4, Labour Party romped to victory,
AI Holds Huge Transformative Potential
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't science fiction anymore. It is here, subtly woven into our daily lives. From the voice assistants on our phones to text generator models in emails, AI is making its presence felt. But what exactly is AI? In simpler term
'Bring monetary policy to boost economic activities'
President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Chandra Prasad Dhakal has stressed on the need to formulate a monetary policy for the next fiscal year 2024/25 to accelerate economic activities addressing the existing challenges of the economy.
Lumbini's Green Venture
True to the popular saying - Hariyo ban Nepalko dhan (green forest is Nepal’s wealth) – Nepal has become a global model in increasing and conserving the forests. They cover more than 45 per cent of country’s total land areas, thanks to the wide
Save Architectural Identity
Geologically enriched, Nepal has vast arrays of cultures bound to its roots. With various cultures, there is an abundance of architectural identities throughout the country. From an architect’s perspective, the architectural makeup ranges from the vernacular architecture of the Thakali in the mountains to the Gurung settlement in the hills, the Newari architecture-enriched Kathmandu valley, and the Tharu vernacular architecture in the south. We can see the unique const
‘Yartung Festival’ begins with star shooting game
The ‘Yartung Festival’ (archery) a major event in the Mustang region, began in Manang on Tuesday. The archery, in which seven teams participated, has been named Grand Yartung 2081 this year.
Inflation down to 4.2% from 6.8% last year
The inflation rate has moderated to 4.17 per cent by mid-June 2024 compared to 6.83 per cent a year ago. According to current macroeconomic and financial report made public by the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Wednesday, the inflation of food and beverage category stood at 5.76 per cent whereas non-food and service category inflation stood at 2.94 per cent in the review period.
China and Bangladesh reaffirm their ties, sign 28 agreements in Beijing
China and Bangladesh are reaffirming their ties during a visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Beijing on Wednesday as tensions rise in the region over territorial disputes and resources. China’s official Xinhua News Agency quoted Wang Huning, a member of China's Politburo Standing Committee who met with Hasina, as saying that “China and Bangladesh have respected and treated each other with equality, setting a good example of friendly coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation between countries.”
Stolen Bhairav mask located in Hong Kong
A Bhairav mask has been located in a private collection in Hong Kong. The Samvat 957 (1837) dated mask was stolen in the 1990s from a Dyochhen in Wolachhen Tole of Panauti village, Kavrepalanchowk, according to Lost Arts of Nepal, a Facebook page that tracks the whereabouts of Nepal’s stolen artefacts. The photograph was taken by Badri Banepali in t
